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Reuters
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- Reuters
Phillies send down RHP Mick Abel after six-start stretch
July 4 - The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned right-hander Mick Abel. Johnson, 26, has a 2.25 ERA in two relief appearances (four innings) for the Phillies this season, including two scoreless innings Wednesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the San Diego Padres. Abel, 23, went 2-2 with a 5.04 ERA in six starts since making his major league debut May 18. Abel gave up four total runs over his first four starts but nine runs over his next two, including five in 1 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Padres. --Field Level Media


NBC News
2 days ago
- NBC News
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz removed from team amid ongoing probe
Major League Baseball removed Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz from the team, officials said Thursday, amid an unspecified probe of the right-handed starter. He will be inactive through at least July 17, according to an MLB statement. 'Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the end of the All-Star break due to an MLB investigation," the league said in a statement. "We will not comment further until the investigation has been completed.' The American League club also confirmed Ortiz's status. "The Guardians have been notified by Major League Baseball that Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave per an agreement with the Players Association due to an ongoing league investigation," the Guardians said in statement. "The Guardians are not permitted to comment further at this time, and will respect the league's confidential investigative process." The 26-year-old born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic is 4-9 so far this season with a 4.36 ERA. He's struggled with control in 2025, walking 4.3 batters per 9 innings, above his career average of 3.9 free passes.


Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS MLB star mysteriously placed on leave amid 'investigation' as league stays tight-lipped
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on 'non-disciplinary paid leave' by Major League Baseball through the end of the All-Star break as the league conducts an investigation. The league announced this on Thursday morning, adding in a statement that it would not comment further until the investigation has concluded. has contacted MLB for clarification on this matter. In a statement (via The Athletic) the Guardians said, 'The Guardians have been notified by Major League Baseball that Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave per an agreement with the Players Association due to an ongoing league investigation. 'The Guardians are not permitted to comment further at this time, and will respect the league's confidential investigative process.'